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WX5 Specifications

Sensors

Wind Sensor, Lip Sensor

Keys/Buttons/Switches

16 keys, Octave keys (Up2, Up1, Down1, Down2), Setup But-
ton, Pitch Bend Wheel, Key Hold Button, Program Change
Button, Power Switch, Setup Switches(16 DIP Switches)

Trim Controls

WIND GAIN, WIND ZERO, LIP GAIN, LIP ZERO

Terminals

DC IN 12V Connector, MIDI OUT Connector,
WX OUT Connector

MIDI Transmit Channels

Channel 1-16

Power Supply

Power supplied by a WX-compatible tone generator when con-
nected via the WX cable.
6 SUM-4(1.5V) batteries
PA-3B AC Power Adaptor

Power Consumption

450 mW (when using the PA-3B power adaptor)

Dimensions

611(L) x 62(W) x 70(H) mm (24-1/6” x 2-1/2” x 2-3/4”)

Weight

520g (1 lbs. 2 oz) , excluding batteries

Supplied Accessories

Mouthpieces: Saxophone Type (attached), Recorder Type
Mouthpiece Cap (attached)
WX Cable
Strap
Recorder Cream
Soft Case
Owner’s Manual

* Specifications subject to change without notice.

Summary of Contents for WX5

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Page 2: ...posal information Disposal Notice Should this product become damaged beyond repair or for some reason its useful life is considered to be at an end please observe all local state and federal regulations that relate to the disposal of products that contain lead batteries plastics etc If your dealer is unable to assist you please contact Yamaha directly NAME PLATE LOCATION The name plate is located ...

Page 3: ...s replace all batteries at the same time Do not use new batteries together with old ones Also do not mix battery types such as alkaline batteries with man ganese batteries or batteries from different makers or different types of batteries from the same maker since this can cause overheating fire or battery fluid leak age Do not dispose of batteries in fire Do not attempt to recharge batteries that...

Page 4: ... many functions and features pro vided by the WX5 and keep it in a safe place for later reference The WX5 Controls Connectors 6 Setting Up 8 Power Supply 8 AC Adaptor 8 Batteries 8 Connecting to a Tone Generator 9 Connecting to a Tone Generator with a WX Connector 9 Connecting to a Standard MIDI Tone Generator 9 Preparing to Play 10 Turning the Power On 10 Selecting a Mouthpiece 10 Selecting a Lip...

Page 5: ...ptimum response for all players Responsive lip sensor allows lip control of pitch and other parameters when used with the reed saxophone type mouthpiece Thumb controlled pitch bend wheel allows convenient pitch bend control when either the reed saxophone type or recorder type mouthpiece is used Octave keys allow pitch to be shifted over a 3 octave range MIDI program change transmission means that ...

Page 6: ...wdriver while the LIP ZERO control can be adjusted using a finger Adjustment details on page 25 7 Setup Switches The DIP switches below the switch cover determine many of the WX5 s basic functions e g fingering breath and lip response the instrument s base key and more Details on page 22 8 Octave Keys These keys allow you to shift the pitch of the instrument up or down by one two or three octaves ...

Page 7: ...izer via a standard MIDI cable Details on page 9 WX OUT Connector This connector allows the WX5 to be directly connected to compatible Yamaha tone generators such as the VL70 m which have a WX IN connector via the supplied WX cable Details on page 9 Cable Holder Supports the AC adaptor output cable and the MIDI or WX cable connected to the WX5 preventing accidental disconnection Water Drain Breath...

Page 8: ... cable AC Adaptor Use only a Yamaha PA 3B AC Adaptor to power the WX5 from a household AC outlet 1 Connect the DC output cable from the PA 3B to the DC IN 12V connector on the WX5 2 Plug the PA 3B into a convenient AC wall outlet Batteries 1 Use a coin to unlock the battery cover then remove the cover as shown in the illustration 3 Clip theAC adaptor s output cable into the cable holder on the WX5...

Page 9: ... generator or synthesizer to be used via a standard MIDI cable sold separately PHONES WX IN BREATH POWER VOL PUSH ON OFF PART MIDI BANK PGM VOL EXP PAN REV CHO VAR KEY BC WX VELOCITY TOUCH EG VOICE VL XG PLAY EDIT UTIL EFFECT BREATH MODE MIDI WX ENTER EXIT PART SELECT VALUE ALL VIRTUAL ACOUSTIC TONE GENERATOR WX5 WX cable WX OUT VL70 m WX IN connector Before using the WX5 to control a standard MID...

Page 10: ...y ing a recorder When using the reedless mouthpiece set the lip mode to Loose Lip via the setup switches as described on page 22 The WX5 is initially shipped with the Reed Mouthpiece attached Selecting a Lip Mode Tight Lip or Loose Lip The WX5 has two basic playing modes Tight Lip and Loose Lip described below Select the mode which best suits your playing style The Tight Lip or Loose Lip mode is s...

Page 11: ...mode and with the initially factory settings LED On Reed open bend down LED Off Reed at center no bend LED On Reed closed bend up In the Loose Lip mode LED 1 responds as follows LED Off Reed completely open pitch bend data 0 LED On Reed closed bend up When flute fingering is selected page 12 LED 1 re sponds as follows in this mode the Tight Loose Lip set ting is ignored LED Off Reed completely ope...

Page 12: ...a but with additional trill key functions to facilitate rapid passages This mode is ideal for players who are experienced with the WX11 Saxophone c A variation of the Saxophone a fingering mode this mode allows saxophone type alternate fingerings Al though alternate fingerings produce the same note they produce slight variations in pitch and timbre which can be used for musical effect The Saxophon...

Page 13: ...ward directions i e the MIDI data it generates when rolled upward or downward can be changed by using the Setup and Octave buttons while the pitch bend wheel is rolled all the way up or down as listed below Pitch bend wheel Setup Button Octave Key Modulation wheel data Pitch bend down data Control change 16 0 127 data Control change 17 0 127 data Brightness up control change 74 data Brightness dow...

Page 14: ... Hold button and pressing one of the Octave keys When using a monophonic tone generator such as the VL70 m the Normal Hold and Follow Hold functions cannot be used Normal Hold Select the Normal Hold mode by pressing the Down 1 Octave key while holding the Key Hold button Normal Hold allows a specified note to be held while other notes are played Applying Normal Hold 1 Play a note on the WX5 2 Whil...

Page 15: ...y the Follow Hold function Both the sec ond note and the note played during steps 1 and 2 above will sound simultaneously Any subsequently played notes will sound simultaneously with a second note at the specified interval Changing the Held Interval 1 Play a note a second note will sound at the specified interval 2 Rapidly press and release the Key Hold button The second note will stop playing and...

Page 16: ... Increment Decrement MIDI Program Change Number Program Change Button Playing Keys Direct Program Change Number Entry 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 B High D Key High D Key A A G G LOW B F E F D D C Whole tone Trill Semitone Trill Changing Voices Program Change Increment Decrement The voice number currently selected on your tone gen erator can be increment or decremented by using the WX5 high keys while pres...

Page 17: ...ogram change number will actually be transmitted as soon as the last digit is entered 3 digit Example Program Change Number 124 Press the B key number 1 the A key number 2 and then the G key number 4 while holding the Program Change button Program change number 124 will actu ally be transmitted as soon as the last digit is entered This method cannot be used to change the bank se lect number The sp...

Page 18: ...the MIDI Transmit Channel The WX5 MIDI transmit channel can be changed by pressing the appropriately numbered playing key see the channel number assignment illustration to the left while holding the Program Change button and the Key Hold button Playing Keys The default MIDI transmit channel is channel 1 Make sure that your tone generator is set to receive on the same MIDI channel as the WX5 is set...

Page 19: ...LIP LIP Whl nrm fix nrm hrd nrm wide P B M W off on tht loos B C EXP VOL A C B Fl off on PB gen MW filt off on OFF ON DC IN POWER LIP LIP Whl nrm fix nrm hrd nrm wide P B M W off on tht loos B C EXP VOL A C B Fl off on PB gen MW filt off on LIP LIP Whl OFF ON DC IN POWER nrm fix nrm hrd nrm wide P B M W off on tht loos B C EXP VOL A C B Fl off on PB gen MW filt off on Program Change Button Down 2 ...

Page 20: ...in five stages by using the Octave keys while holding the Setup button The software wind gain settings are Soft Medium Soft Medium Medium Hard and Hard The power on default setting is Me dium Soft 5 Stages Medium Soft Medium Medium Hard Hard Setup Button Up 2 Octave Key The software wind gain setting shifts one stage toward Hard each time the Up 2 Octave key is pressed Setup Button Down 2 Octave K...

Page 21: ...ave key is pressed Setup Button Up 1 and Down 1 Octave Keys Resets the octave to 0 nrm hrd nrm wide P B M W off on tht loos B Fl off on PB gen MW filt off on nrm hrd nrm wide P B M W off on tht loos B Fl off on PB gen MW filt off on nrm hrd nrm wide P B M W off on tht loos B Fl off on PB gen MW filt off on Audition Function On Off When the Audition function is on the tone generator will produce so...

Page 22: ...ontrol change 11 ON ON Volume control change 7 Switch 1 4 Win Wind Curve Determines the relationship between breath pressure and the output MIDI volume data SW 1 4 Setting OFF Normal ON Hard requires considerable breath pressure to produce maximum volume Switch 1 5 Lip Tight Lip Loose Lip Mode Selects the Tight Lip or Loose Lip playing mode In the Tight Lip mode pitch can be bent up and down via l...

Page 23: ...2 4 Setting OFF OFF Saxophone a OFF ON Saxophone b ON OFF Saxophone c ON ON Flute Switch 2 5 Fast Fast Response Sets the speed at which the WX5 will respond when a note is played When OFF incidental tones are less likely to occur be tween notes but notes may sometimes not be properly recognized when playing very fast passages Beginning players should set this switch OFF while advanced play ers who...

Page 24: ... Mode 3 ON ON Mode 4 Mode 1 Pitch bend up data Pitch bend down data Mode 2 Mode 3 Modulation wheel data Pitch bend down data Control change 16 0 127 data Control change 17 0 127 data Mode 4 After the power has been turned on these setting can be changed by using the Setup button and octave keys as described on page 13 Brightness up control change 74 data Brightness down control change 74 data ...

Page 25: ...gain and wind zero parameter is equivalent to se lecting the ideal mouthpiece and reed for an acoustic wind instrument so be sure to make these adjustments care fully Adjustment Procedure 1 Select a voice which is responsive to breath control and apply breath pressure to the WX5 For this adjust ment it is better to select a sustained non decaying type of voice such as organ rather than a decaying ...

Page 26: ...cessary until the lip zero and lip gain are set satisfactorily Lip sensor adjustments can only be made with the reed saxophone type mouthpiece Loose Lip Mode Adjustment Procedure 1 Play a note while applying no lip pressure to the WX5 reed and confirm that the LED 1 indicator is not lit If it is lit adjust the LIP ZERO control so that it just goes out 2 Select a voice on your tone generator 3 Begi...

Page 27: ... bend range setting of between about 2 and 4 should be ideal For broader control try a range setting between about 5 and 7 For really sweeping pitch bends try a setting of 8 or more Velocity The WX5 transmits breath attack information in the form of MIDI velocity data Yamaha recommends however that you set your tone generator s velocity to a fixed value in order to facilitate breath control of vol...

Page 28: ...e the cantilever Maintenance procedures commonly used on acoustic wind instruments e g key oil pad replacement etc can damage the WX5 and should be avoided When the mouthpiece and or reed become dirty re move and wash the mouthpiece with plain water or a dilute neutral detergent solution as required Wipe the instrument itself with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to bend or otherwise damage the lip...

Page 29: ...type of continuous MIDI control change data Two extra foot controllers can be connected to the MFC10 and used in addition to the MFC10 s own foot controller WX5 Extra foot controllers MFC10 MIDI Cable WX Cable Tone generators Sequencer Recording Playback The WX5 can be connected to an integrated sequencer tone generator unit such as the Yamaha QY70 or QY700 to allow convenient recording and playba...

Page 30: ... Key Hold but ton to disengage Key Hold The Audition function may be turned on Try turning the Audition func tion off as described on page 21 No lip pressure can be applied if you are using the reedless recorder type mouthpiece Use the reed saxophone type mouthpiece if you want to use lip control The setup switches related to lip sensor operation may not be set prop erly Refer to the instructions ...

Page 31: ... MIDI Transmit Channel 18 Modulation Wheel 13 Mono 19 monophonic tone generator 14 Mouthpiece 10 Mouthpiece Cap 5 N Normal Hold Key Hold 14 O Octave Key 13 Octave Shift 13 Octave Transpose 21 P Parameter Reset 18 Pitch Bend 13 27 Pitch Bend Range 13 Pitch Bend Wheel 13 Playing Keys 12 32 Poly 19 Portamento 19 Portamento Key Hold 15 Power Switch 10 Program Change 16 Program Change Button 16 R Recor...

Page 32: ...erings Saxophone a The whole tone trill key side E and semitone trill key side A raise the pitch of all notes a whole tone or semitone re spectively The cross hatched keys raise the pitch of notes in the range shown above a semitone in the same way as the semitone trill key ...

Page 33: ...33 8va 8va 8va 8va WX5 Fingering Saxophone a Octave up ...

Page 34: ...mitone respectively The High D key and High D key raise the pitch of all notes a whole tone or semitone respectively The G key raises the pitch of notes outside the G C Db range a semitone The B key and C key lower the pitch of all notes a semitone or whole tone respectively The D key raises the pitch of all notes a semitone ...

Page 35: ...35 8va 8va 8va WX5 Fingering Saxophone b Octave up ...

Page 36: ... B D A C B D B B WX5 Fingering Saxophone c This chart shows only the alternate fingerings provided in addition to the Saxophone a fingerings Alternate fingering variations are shown in A through E When more that one key is shown in A through E press all keys shown simultaneously ...

Page 37: ...37 OCT UP2 OCT UP1 OCT UP2 OCT UP1 OCT UP2 OCT UP1 WX5 Fingering Flute ...

Page 38: ...ENERAL CONTROL 2 c 18 GENERAL CONTROL 3 c 32 BANK SELECT LSB c 64 SUSTAIN c 65 PORTAMENTO c 74 BRIGHTNESS c 80 GENERAL CONTROL 5 c 81 GENERAL CONTROL 6 1 1 3 PROGRAM CHANGE STATUS 1100nnnn Cn PROGRAM No 0ppppppp p 0 127 1 1 4 PITCH BEND STATUS 1110nnnn En LSB 0vvvvvvv MSB 0vvvvvvv 9 bit transmit resolution 2 CHANNEL MODE MESSAGES 2 1 MONO STATUS 1011nnnn Bn MONO 01111110 7E DATA 00000001 m 1 2 2 P...

Page 39: ...H v 1 127 Note OFF x 9nH v 0 After Key s x Touch Ch s x Pitch Bender o 1 7 bit resolution Control 0 1 2 7 11 Change 16 17 18 32 64 65 74 80 81 o 1 Prog o 0 127 Change True System Exclusive x System Song Pos x Song Sel x common Tune x System Clock x Real Time Commands x Aux Local ON OFF x All Notes OFF x Mes Active Sense o sages Reset x Notes 1 assignable Mode 1 OMNI ON POLY Mode 2 OMNI ON MONO o Y...

Page 40: ...nector MIDI Transmit Channels Channel 1 16 Power Supply Power supplied by a WX compatible tone generator when con nected via the WX cable 6 SUM 4 1 5V batteries PA 3B AC Power Adaptor Power Consumption 450 mW when using the PA 3B power adaptor Dimensions 611 L x 62 W x 70 H mm 24 1 6 x 2 1 2 x 2 3 4 Weight 520g 1 lbs 2 oz excluding batteries Supplied Accessories Mouthpieces Saxophone Type attached...

Page 41: ... On Program Change Button Octave Key Up1 Mono On Program Change Button Octave Key Down1 Portamento On Program Change Button Octave Key Down2 Portamento Off Program Change Button Playing Keys Program Change Program Change Button High D D Keys Program Change Increment Decrement Program Change Button D Key Playing Keys Bank Select MSB Program Change Button C Key Playing Keys Bank Select LSB Program C...

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